Resources for Volunteers in Poland

What do you need to know to start your voluntary service in Poland? – Check out information and resources for volunteering activities within the European Solidarity Corps (also known as European Voluntary Service) and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme: volunteering, learning and Youthpass, Poland, it’s history, places to see and travelling tips, learning the Polish language and working with children and youth.

T his blog post offers a list of resources created for volunteers in Poland attending Volunteering Activities within the the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) and the Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme. This includes information about the EU Programmes offering volunteering activities, the learning process, Poland, it’s history, places to see and travelling tips, learning the language and resources for working with children and youth.

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1. Volunteering Activities
2. A propos Poland: History, People and Culture
3. Let’s Learn Polish! – Online tools for learning Polish
4. Resources for Working with Children and Youth
5. The Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme
6. Learning and Youthpass
7. Where to go? What to see? – Travelling in Poland

1. Volunteering Activities

Volunteering Activities within the EU Programme Erasmus+ has been better know by European Voluntary Service (EVS). From October 2018 on, EVS will be continued as Volunteering Activities under the EU Solidarity Corps (ESC).

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1.2 The European Solidarity Corps (ESC)

The new European Solidarity Corps (ESC) programme is an initiative from European Union which creates opportunities for young people to volunteer and/or work in projects that benefit communities and people around Europe. The programme is offering volunteer and occupational activities that support a non-governmental organisation (NGO), local authority or private company in addressing challenging situations across the European Union.Find out more… European Solidarity Corps | Article

2. A propos Poland: History, People and Culture

A propos Polski is above all directed at people who take on the challenge to live and work in Poland as volunteers in the frame of the YOUTH Programme. It includes some information on discovering Poland and a lot of useful practical hints as well as links to other sources.
All in all, this brochure serves as a starting point and aims at showing you a lot of doors. Some of them will allow you to get an idea of what’s behind, but to really see what the rooms behind the doors look like, you’ll have to find those doors yourself in Poland… Read more

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Poland.pl is the official information portal of the Republic of Poland, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Poland.pl | Website

Poland Borders

Heart of Europe – Norman Davies

“Heart of Europe” is a documentary about Norman Davies, his fascination with Polish history and the process of discovering it. As for many Eupeans Europe ends at the border of Germany, Norman Davies is determined to show objective European reality, including the history and culture of countries of Middle and Eastern Europe.Heart of Europe (EN/PL) | YouTube

Polish Film Chronicle / Polski kroniki filmowe

Polska Kronika Filmowa (1944–95) was a 10-minute-long newsreel shown in Polish cinemas prior to the main film. It continued the traditions of the pre-war Polish Telegraphic Agency, and in Communist Poland was often used as propaganda tool.Polski kroniki filmowe | YouTube

Free 20-minute Online Course on Skillshare
Have you ever felt lost after your arrival in Poland, not having any idea what is going on around you? – “How to deal with #Cultureshock?” walks you through the process of transition entering a new, unknown culture. Note: You can access this course on Skillshare for free with this link. Just sign up for a free account (- no commitments – cancel anytime).

This brochure is a collection of games and exercises: from bringing individuals together, breaking the ice, activating groups, developing trust, untill reflecting and evaluating the group work and process.Games & Exercises is meant for leaders and facilitators of international workcamps and seminars. Read more

5. The Erasmus+ Youth in Action Programme

6. Learning and Youthpass

The undiscovered country. Learning through experience during European Voluntary Service (EVS)

European Youth Programmes provide various non-formal learning experience: youth exchanges, youth initiatives and voluntary service. These activities are based on learning through experience, which gives young people an opportunity to develop competences and one’s own personality. A perfect preparation for an unknown future.The undiscovered country | Article

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